DEADBEAT AT DAWN (Jim Van Bebber, 1988) -- from Arrow Video, 2018 - Blu-ray Forum

bruce holecheck · 11-30-2017, 04:34 PM

From my Cinema Arcana FB Page:

According to director Jim Van Bebber, Arrow Video will be handling the 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray issue of his gory gang warfare classic, DEADBEAT AT DAWN (1988). He states, "I'm very pleased to announce that DEADBEAT AT DAWN has found its new home with the impeccable Arrow Films," and confirms it's slated for a new 4K transfer from the original 16mm A/B rolls under his supervision. Should be a solid release; hopefully they'll include the shorts collection that accompanied the earlier Dark Sky DVD.

asabreed · 11-30-2017, 04:46 PM

Have somehow never even heard of this, but it sounds amazing and perfect for Arrow.

Looking forward to it down the 2018 road.

Ianzombie · 11-30-2017, 05:33 PM

Ill believe it when it happens. This is a title i have pestered Arrow to release, but i will wait for them to announce it before i get rid of my DVD

Kriztoffer Swank · 11-30-2017, 05:51 PM

Worth hanging on to the DVD anyway, if you like extras. The Dark Sky DVD has VanBebber's short films, and the earlier Synapse DVD has the Chunkblower promo short, plus commentary for it and the movie (and Skinny Puppy's "Spasmolytic" video).

Member-167298 · 11-30-2017, 05:56 PM

After seeing The Manson Family years ago, I always wanted to check this out but couldn't find a reasonably priced copy. Will do a blind-buy if Arrow does actually release it.

Joseph Goodman · 11-30-2017, 06:51 PM

Will anyone from Arrow be getting unhinged voicemails this time around?

CompleteCount · 11-30-2017, 06:57 PM

Saw it on the big screen about 20 years ago with a packed audience. It went down a storm!

If you have only seen the DVD edition it, you can't appreciate how much work went into cleaning it up - removing the splices from every edit was only a single factor. According to legend, Van Bebber was fuming when he saw that the splices had been taken out, as well as all of the other meticulous work which went into it.

Splatterpunk · 11-30-2017, 07:00 PM

I really hope this pans out. The OOP Dark Sky boxset has been on my wishlist for years. 🤞

jshaide · 11-30-2017, 07:16 PM

paniac is gonna **** a ******* brick.

bruce holecheck · 12-01-2017, 09:30 PM

Here's a lengthy promo trailer for a foreign DVD -- it contains some of the highlights, so if you haven't seen the film before, view at your own risk:

Kakihara · 12-02-2017, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce holecheck

Here's a lengthy promo trailer for a foreign DVD -- it contains some of the highlights, so if you haven't seen the film before, view at your own risk:

Deadbeat At Dawn Trailer 1988 - YouTube

Oh my Gawd!!! That looks so awesome!!! How have I missed this?! Must. Blind. Buy!!!!!!!

Dean learner · 12-02-2017, 11:34 AM

This takes me back to my first horror film festival where Exploited Video (now Severin Films) were selling uncut VHS tapes of Deadbeat at Dawn under the counter has the BBFC had not passed it in the UK. Can't believe that grimey low-fi action flick is getting the Arrow 4K treatment, looking forward to seeing the results.

MifuneFan · 12-02-2017, 11:54 AM

I would pay triple if Arrow commissioned a rifftrax commentary. This movie clearly needs one.

Kakihara · 12-03-2017, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I would pay triple if Arrow commissioned a rifftrax commentary. This movie clearly needs one.

Is it really that cheesy?

MifuneFan · 12-03-2017, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Kakihara

Is it really that cheesy?

Check out the video posted above.

Kriztoffer Swank · 12-03-2017, 12:11 PM

I'm all for a good riffing, but this is a legitimately kick-ass flick. VanBebber is great at what he does.

bruce holecheck · 12-04-2017, 03:49 PM

Official announcement from Arrow:

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The rumours are true… DEADBEAT AT DAWN is heading to Arrow Video in 2018 to coincide with the films 30th anniversary!

We are so excited to confirm that we’ve picked up Jim Van Bebber’s cult classic for the UK and US and if that wasn’t enough, Jim will be working with us on the release!

We are still in the early stages of this project so haven’t set a release date just yet however if you have any questions for Jim about the film let us know via the comments below and we’ll do our best to get these answered on the disc.

Smegma · 12-04-2017, 03:57 PM

How about adding My Sweet Satan as a bonus?

Member-222782 · 12-04-2017, 03:59 PM

So this isn't a film about an estranged dad who doesn't want to pay child support so he goes on a killing rampage at cul-de-sacs?

bruce holecheck · 12-04-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Smegma

How about adding My Sweet Satan as a bonus?

When last submitted to the BBFC (in 1999), MY SWEET SATAN was cut by 20 seconds. I'd be curious to see if it would make it through unscathed nowadays.

11-30-2017, 04:34 PM	#1
bruce holecheck Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2014 4K collection:773 Blu-ray collection:8809 DVD collection:321	DEADBEAT AT DAWN (Jim Van Bebber, 1988) -- from Arrow Video, 2018 From my Cinema Arcana FB Page: According to director Jim Van Bebber, Arrow Video will be handling the 30th Anniversary Blu-Ray issue of his gory gang warfare classic, DEADBEAT AT DAWN (1988). He states, "I'm very pleased to announce that DEADBEAT AT DAWN has found its new home with the impeccable Arrow Films," and confirms it's slated for a new 4K transfer from the original 16mm A/B rolls under his supervision. Should be a solid release; hopefully they'll include the shorts collection that accompanied the earlier Dark Sky DVD. Last edited by bruce holecheck; 11-30-2017 at 05:34 PM.

11-30-2017, 04:46 PM	#2
asabreed Special Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Pittsburgh 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1323 DVD collection:77 Trading Score:62	Have somehow never even heard of this, but it sounds amazing and perfect for Arrow. Looking forward to it down the 2018 road.

11-30-2017, 05:33 PM	#3
Ianzombie Senior Member Member since:Dec 2011 Location:Dublin 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:809	Ill believe it when it happens. This is a title i have pestered Arrow to release, but i will wait for them to announce it before i get rid of my DVD

11-30-2017, 05:51 PM	#4
Kriztoffer Swank Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1275 DVD collection:45 Trading Score:3	Worth hanging on to the DVD anyway, if you like extras. The Dark Sky DVD has VanBebber's short films, and the earlier Synapse DVD has the Chunkblower promo short, plus commentary for it and the movie (and Skinny Puppy's "Spasmolytic" video).

11-30-2017, 05:56 PM	#5
Member-167298 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2011 4K collection:474 Blu-ray collection:1321 DVD collection:102 iTunes collection:558 Trading Score:61	After seeing The Manson Family years ago, I always wanted to check this out but couldn't find a reasonably priced copy. Will do a blind-buy if Arrow does actually release it.

11-30-2017, 06:51 PM	#6
Joseph Goodman Active Member Member since:Oct 2008	Will anyone from Arrow be getting unhinged voicemails this time around?

11-30-2017, 06:57 PM	#7
CompleteCount Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2017 Location:Elles Belles, Costa Plonka Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:284 Blu-ray collection:290 Blu-ray reviews:1	Saw it on the big screen about 20 years ago with a packed audience. It went down a storm! If you have only seen the DVD edition it, you can't appreciate how much work went into cleaning it up - removing the splices from every edit was only a single factor. According to legend, Van Bebber was fuming when he saw that the splices had been taken out, as well as all of the other meticulous work which went into it.

11-30-2017, 07:00 PM	#8
Splatterpunk Senior Member Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Past them treeeeeeeeees. 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1453 DVD collection:986	I really hope this pans out. The OOP Dark Sky boxset has been on my wishlist for years. 🤞

11-30-2017, 07:16 PM	#9
jshaide Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2014 Location:East Coast! 4K collection:217 Blu-ray collection:5919 DVD collection:669 Trading Score:14	paniac is gonna ** a ***** brick.

12-02-2017, 11:34 AM	#12
Dean learner Active Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:Glasgow, Scotland 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:1101 iTunes collection:110	This takes me back to my first horror film festival where Exploited Video (now Severin Films) were selling uncut VHS tapes of Deadbeat at Dawn under the counter has the BBFC had not passed it in the UK. Can't believe that grimey low-fi action flick is getting the Arrow 4K treatment, looking forward to seeing the results.

12-02-2017, 11:54 AM	#13
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	I would pay triple if Arrow commissioned a rifftrax commentary. This movie clearly needs one.

12-03-2017, 12:11 PM	#16
Kriztoffer Swank Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Minnesota 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:1275 DVD collection:45 Trading Score:3	I'm all for a good riffing, but this is a legitimately kick-ass flick. VanBebber is great at what he does.

12-04-2017, 03:57 PM	#18
Smegma Expert Member Member since:Nov 2016 Trading Score:3	How about adding My Sweet Satan as a bonus?

12-04-2017, 03:59 PM	#19
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	So this isn't a film about an estranged dad who doesn't want to pay child support so he goes on a killing rampage at cul-de-sacs?

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